Burundi’s new president to be sworn in today
52-year-old army general Ndayishimiye is regarded as a “humble” and “religious” person and had earned the trust of Nkurunziza.
Burundi’s new president Ndayishimiye to be sworn in on Thursday
Foreign ministry invites diplomats and foreign organisations to “take part in the inauguration ceremony” in the capital Gitega.
Burundi president-elect to assume office 2 months early, court rules
![Burundi’s Late President Pierre Nkurunziza (L), and the President-elect Evariste Ndayishimiye (R) [PHOTO | COURTESY]](https://k24.digital/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/BURUNDI-PRESIDENTS.jpg)
The Constitutional Court said has that President-elect Evariste Ndayishimiye should be sworn in as soon as possible.
Nkurunziza set to become ‘supreme guide’ after Ndayishimiye takes over
Mr Nkurunziza was allowed, after a change in the constitution, to run again, however, he appears to have opted for a quieter life.
Ruling party wins Burundi presidential election, Evariste Ndayishimiye set to take over from Nkurunziza
The electoral commission said Evariste Ndayishimiye won almost 70 percent of the Burundi vote in last week’s poll.